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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.48, 13,226.04 and 6,972.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.48, 13,226.04 and 6,972.99 is: 10,448.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.48 : 13,226.04 = 6,972.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.48/13,226.04 = 6,972.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.48x = 13,226.04 × 6,972.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.48x = 92,225,044.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,225,044.66/8,826.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,448.68

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